Ken Block shreds up Buffalo in a Focus RS RX: Gymkhana 9 is out

You have to admit, he has some pretty amazing car control.

Well folks, one of the car world's craziest characters is at it again. That's right, Ken Block—the Hoonigan—has a new Gymkhana video out, and it's a good one.

Block came to fame first as the founder of DC Shoes and for his activities in the world of extreme sports. But like quite a few of his colleagues in the world of skateboarding, motocross, and so on, "with age comes a cage." For the last 11 years Block has been a professional rally driver, first in the World Rally Championship and more recently in rallycross. Currently, he's racing alongside Andreas Bakkerud in World Rallycross over in Europe, campaigning a very special Ford Focus RS RX.

OK now Ken, take it easy, you need this car to be in one piece for the rest of the season!

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Not going to lie, I held my breath when I saw this.

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Kids, please don't try this at home.

Get to da choppa!

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I think he's allowed to feel that smug.

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The video was made in partnership with Forza Horizon 3 (you'll be able to read our review of the game on September 20) and was originally supposed to be filmed in Australia (where the game is set). Sadly for the land Down Under, the New South Wales Police were less than keen on the idea. So instead of burning rubber around the Sydney Opera House, we're treated to eight minutes of madness in an industrial wasteland also known as Buffalo, New York. (Block partnering with a video game is becoming something of a tradition—Gymkhana 6 was done in partnership with Need for Speed.)

Regardless of the fact that the videos aren't shot in a single take, there are still some edge-of-the-seat moments; particularly when you appreciate the fact that there are only two Focus RS RX race cars on the planet, and Block needs his for his day job over in Europe. Ken Block, you are a total nutter, and we salute you!